What Pedro Martinez Foundation does

The Pedro Martinez Foundation is a 501(c)-style private nonprofit founded in 1998 by MLB Hall-of-Famer Pedro Martinez to deliver education, health, and sports programs to children ages 4-18 in low-income communities of the Dominican Republic and the United States. Its operational backbone is a long-standing Community Center in Manoguayabo (outside Santo Domingo) featuring classrooms, a computer lab, counseling rooms, a nursery, a dental office, and a baseball field; it also runs mobile outreach across 52 Dominican Republic communities and four US locations (Boston, Lawrence, the Bronx, and Miami). The foundation is currently constructing a flagship Education and Sports Campus in the Dominican Republic — combining a charter school, elementary and high school, Community + Health Center, and sports facilities — designed to serve 1,700 children daily.

The foundation monetizes its mission through four primary revenue streams: individual donations collected via Givebutter, tiered monthly child sponsorships ($25/$35/$45), event fundraising (Annual Gala, Feast with 45 at Fenway, Caribbean Feast, Toy Drive, Winter Giving Campaign, Boston Marathon activities), and a Shopify-based e-commerce store selling autographed memorabilia (baseballs, jerseys, bobbleheads, books, artwork, apparel) with 100% of proceeds directed to programs. Its go-to-market is event-driven and direct-to-consumer, leveraging Pedro Martinez's celebrity profile for earned media (NESN, Boston 25 News) and high-profile corporate partnerships such as the Bank of America co-branded Sports with Us clinic at the 130th Boston Marathon. Cumulative impact to date is reported at 132,466 children served across 55 communities.

Technology is not a stated capability — no proprietary platform, app, AI/ML system, or integration is disclosed. Distribution is human-led: in-person program delivery at the Dominican Republic Community Center and partner schools, complemented by digital fundraising surfaces (Shopify, Givebutter) and a multi-channel social media presence (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube). Pricing is donor-facing only (sponsorship tiers and unit-priced memorabilia); beneficiaries receive services at no cost. The foundation employs 11-50 staff and operates from a Boston, MA headquarters (PO BOX 990045) while running a Dominican Republic operations center.

Name

Pedro Martinez Foundation

Legal name

Pedro Martinez Foundation

Website

https://pedromartinezfoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Pedro Martinez Foundation is a Boston-based nonprofit founded in 1998 by MLB Hall-of-Famer Pedro Martinez that delivers education, health, and sports programs to children ages 4-18 in underserved communities of the Dominican Republic and the United States, supported by donations, monthly sponsorships, events, and autographed-merchandise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Child and Youth Services (62411), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Child sponsorship services
• Community education programs
• Nonprofit charitable services
• Youth health and sports

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations collected through the foundation's website and donation platform. Donors contribute to support education, health, and sports programs for youth in need.
2. Child Sponsorship Programs: Monthly sponsorship programs at $25, $35, and $45 tiers where sponsors support individual children with food, education, school supplies, and medical/dental care.
3. Merchandise Sales: E-commerce store selling Pedro Martinez autographed memorabilia including baseballs, jerseys, bobbleheads, books, artwork, and apparel. 100% of all sales proceeds support the foundation.
4. Event Fundraising: Annual gala and special events generate charitable contributions while raising awareness. Events include Annual Gala, Feast with 45 at Fenway, Caribbean Feast, Toy Drive, and Boston Marathon activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Pedro Martinez Foundation is a nonprofit organization that operates youth development programs in education, health, and sports for children ages 4-18 in underserved communities across the Dominican Republic and the United States. The foundation delivers more than 60 programs through a community center in Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic and outreach sites in 55+ communities. It also operates a Shopify-based e-commerce store selling autographed memorabilia and a tiered child sponsorship program to fund its charitable work.

Product overview

Pedro Martinez Foundation operates a Shopify-based e-commerce store (PMF Store) selling autographed merchandise including baseballs, jerseys, bobbleheads, artwork, books, and apparel. All proceeds fund the foundation's youth programs in education, health, and sports. The foundation also offers a child sponsorship program with three giving tiers ($25, $35, $45 monthly) providing food, education, school supplies, and medical/dental care to children in the Dominican Republic. The flagship Education and Sports Campus in the Dominican Republic includes a charter school, Community + Health Center, and sports facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sponsor a Child Program
• PMF Store
• Education Program
• Health Program
• Sports Program
• United States Programs
• Education and Sports Campus

Quantifiable outcome

• 132,466 children impacted to date
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bank of AmericacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Bank of America partnered with Pedro Martinez Foundation for the 'Sports with Us' clinic during the 130th Anniversary of the Boston Marathon. More than 100 children participated in the clinic featuring Pedro Martinez. The event focused on mentoring young athletes using baseball as a platform to teach teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. This reflects the foundation's commitment to investing in Boston's youth through sports, mentorship, and community engagement.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• LeBron James Family Foundation: Founded and led by an active elite athlete (LeBron James), this foundation delivers education, health, and youth development programming through school partnerships and community centers — closely mirroring PMF's celebrity-anchored, three-pillar youth model. Both rely on founder halo for fundraising, partnerships, and media reach.
• Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation: The Ripken Foundation runs youth development parks, STEM centers, and after-school programs for at-risk youth in underserved communities. Closely comparable as an MLB-player-founded nonprofit using sports as a delivery platform for education and life-skills programming in low-income communities.
• Tiger Woods Foundation: Founded by Tiger Woods, the TGR Foundation operates youth education and college-access programs anchored by the TGR Learning Center and signature Learning Lab model. Directly comparable as a celebrity-athlete-founded nonprofit delivering integrated education, health, and life-skills programming to underserved youth.
• Turn 2 Foundation (Derek Jeter): Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation funds youth character development, education, and health programs, with signature Jeter's Leaders program and an annual dinner gala. Compares on the exact axes of MLB-player founder, recurring donor/sponsorship model, gala-driven fundraising, and youth leadership programming.
• David Ortiz Children's Fund: Founded by David Ortiz (Boston Red Sox teammate and fellow Dominican MLB Hall of Famer), this fund provides pediatric cardiac care to children in the Dominican Republic and Boston. Highly comparable on DR heritage, Boston-base, MLB-player founder, and pediatric health programming.

Broad incumbents

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National youth mentoring nonprofit serving ages 6-18 across US communities including Boston. Comparable on mentorship, education, and youth development mission for underserved children, though operates through volunteer mentors rather than facility-based programming.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National federated nonprofit operating after-school and youth development programming in 4,700+ club locations. Broader incumbent with overlapping education, sports, health, and mentoring offering for ages 4-18, but as a generalized youth platform rather than a celebrity-anchored foundation.
• Save the Children US: Major child-rights nonprofit delivering education, health, and youth programming globally, including the Dominican Republic. Overlaps on integrated education+health service model and cross-border DR presence, but operates at institutional scale rather than via celebrity-driven fundraising.
• UNICEF USA: Large-scale child-focused international nonprofit delivering education, health, and nutrition programming across multiple geographies. Comparable in mission scope (children, education, health, sport-adjacent programs in DR/globally) but at vastly larger scale and with institutional/governmental funding rather than celebrity anchor.

Emerging players

• Athletes for Hope: Athlete-founded collective that channels professional athletes toward charitable causes including education and health, with a youth and community focus. Comparable as a celebrity-athlete network deploying donor dollars into youth programming, though it functions more as an aggregator than direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pmfkids
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLQRyH_ZOVxw0sZ-0ODenIg
• Facebookfacebook.com/PMFKids
• Instagraminstagram.com/pmfusa

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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